Glen Powell, Barry Jenkins Collaborate on Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Natural Order'

Glen Powell is set to star in a new sci-fi thriller titled "The Natural Order," directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins and based on an unpublished manuscript by Matthew Aldrich. The film, which revolves around the pursuit of eternal life, is being produced under Powell's production company Barnstorm, alongside Jenkins' Pastel banner. Universal Pictures has secured the rights to the project, which has been described as an elevated sci-fi thriller, although specific plot details remain undisclosed. Powell, who has recently gained prominence from films like "Top Gun: Maverick" and the upcoming "The Running Man," will also serve as a producer for the film. The project marks a notable collaboration between Powell and Jenkins, who aims to explore a new genre. A release date for "The Natural Order" has not yet been announced.